The FAB1200 features a charge pump that generates a negative supply voltage that allows the headphone output to be ground-centered and capacitor-free, eliminating up to two external capacitors. An integrated inductive buck regulator provides direct battery connection and adjusts the supply voltage between two different levels based on the output signal level resulting in reduced power consumption. The result of these features is reduced systems cost and extended battery runtime, while maintaining a high level of audio quality.

The FAB2200 is an audio subsystem that combines a capacitor-free stereo Class-G headphone amplifier with a Class-D speaker amplifier. A proprietary integrated charge pump generates multiple supply rails for a ground-centred Class-G headphone output significantly reducing power dissipation when compared to Class-AB design implementations, while offering high power supply rejection ratio.

The filterless Class-D amplifier can be connected directly to a speaker without the need for two external filter networks, reducing the overall solution systems cost. The device also features Automatic Gain Control that limits the maximum speaker output levels to protect speakers without introducing distortion. It can also dynamically limit clipping as the battery voltage falls.

The FAB1200 and FAB2200 mobile audio ICs make handsets, tablets/MIDs, and other portable audio applications sound louder and better while reducing overall systems cost and minimizing the impact on battery runtime.

Samples of FAB1200 stereo Class-G ground-referenced headphone amplifier are available now. The FAB1200 is priced $0.36 in 1,000 quantity pieces.

The FAB2200, available in a 25-bump, 0.4 mm pitch, WLCSP package, is ideal for cellular handsets, notebook computers and tablets. The FAB2200 is priced $0.57 in 1,000 quantity pieces.

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